Ratings by the National Association of Police Organizations indicate support or opposition to issues of importance to police and crime. The organization's self-description: "The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police units and associations from across the United States. NAPO was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative advocacy, political action, and education.

"Increasingly, the rights and interests of law enforcement officers have been the subject of legislative, executive, and judicial action in the nationís capital. NAPO works to influence the course of national affairs where law enforcement interests are concerned. The following list includes examples of NAPOís accomplishments:

Enactment of the Fair Sentencing Act

Enactment of the National AMBER Alert Act

Enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act

Enactment of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act

Enactment of the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (Right to Carry Legislation)